Reducing Plastic Waste: Our Commitment to Sustainable Travel in Ha Giang

Reducing Plastic Waste: Our Commitment to Sustainable Travel in Ha Giang

Disposable raincoats (made of non-biodegradable plastics such as PE or PVC), which are widely utilized by other travel agency in Ha Giang, hurt the environment and impede efforts to create awareness about sustainable tourism in Ha Giang. This is especially concerning for enterprises with a high volume of backpackers, such as Jasmine, Mama Homestay, and Hong Hao, Road Kings… It is believed that on a rainy day, they discharge at least 250 raincoats into the environment. This considerable plastic trash in Ha Giang puts pressure on landfills, with raincoats taking decades to hundreds of years to degrade completely.

As raincoats degrade, microplastics may infiltrate into the soil, endangering the health of animals and humans.
Improperly discarded raincoats damage water supplies, clog drains, and endanger aquatic life.
The production of these raincoats uses petroleum-based raw materials and requires a large amount of energy, resulting in CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change.
Impact on Wildlife: Both terrestrial and aquatic animals can confuse plastic for food, resulting in choking or severe stomach problems. Increased plastic trash raises this risk.

We are one of the leading travel agencies for waste reduction in Ha Giang, having adopted solutions such as:

Customers must carry their own raincoats, rain boots, and refillable water bottles to replenishment stations provided by us.